News
Rivers PDP Demands Apology From Obuah, Walter
L-R: Director of RSSDA, Mr Armstrong Amorro, reading out names of the Senatorial Graduate Skill beneficiaries, Chairman of the occasion and Rector of Rivers State Polytechnic, Obiako Worlu Elechi, Hon Legborsi Nwidadah and Senator Magnus Abe at the 3rd interactive session for youth/students of the Rivers South East Senatorial District and official opening of the Senator’s Constituency office at Bori last Sunday. Photo: Chris Monyanaga
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State says the state deserves “well-worded” apologies from two prominent members of the party in the State whom it accused of playing key but ignoble roles in the crises that engulfed the party in 2013. The PDP, in its New Year message in Port Harcourt by the State Publicity Secretary, George Ukwuoma-Nwogba, thanked God for guarding the State and Governor Chibuike Amaechi through 2013 against what it described as “unpatriotic activities” of Mr. Felix Obuah, PDP Chairman in Rivers State, and Prince Ibibia Walter, the State Secretary.
The statement read in part, “The Chief Godspower Ake-led PDP in Rivers State thanks the Almighty God for guarding the state through 2013 despite the unpatriotic activities of Felix Obuah, Ibibia Walter and their cohorts. There is no doubt that God is greater than man and in His eternal foresight, chose a Governor in the mould of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, CON, for the State in 2011. Had God done anything less, Obuah and his cohorts would have swallowed the entire state down their gluttonous belly.”
While the PDP saluted Governor Amaechi for standing committed to the people of Rivers State and his oath of office despite the provocations against his administration anchored on Obuah and his likes, the PDP prescribed well-worded apologies from the duo as part of the restitution they owe Rivers State and her people. “While we salute our dear Governor Amaechi for standing on the side of service to the state and her people, Obuah, Walter and their co-wayfarers should tender well-worded, unreserved apologies to Rivers people over the insurrection they raised in the state in 2013. Only the mighty Hands of God stemmed the evil wind the two ignited in the State last year.”
The PDP continued, “We sincerely regret that Obuah and Walter are members of our party as all their actions and speeches in 2013 showed them as enemies of the PDP. We would have loved where their memberships were reviewed to save the PDP from further downward slip into rag-tag opposition party. Obuah and Walter were the architects of the crises that engulfed our party. It’s obvious that Obuah is a misnomer and not fit as Chairman of our party. While we await the ruling of the Learned Justices of the Appeal Court over who is the true Chairman of our great party in Rivers State, we reiterate the urgency to seek the forgiveness of Rivers people and indeed the entire nation through immediate apology from the two for igniting the crises that swallowed the PDP, turning it into an opposition party.”
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a budget of 19,636,030 Units of Account (UA) (26 million dollars) for the 2026 fiscal year, and announced plans to commemorate its 25th anniversary in November.
The Speaker of the Parliament, Hadjia Memounatou Ibrahima, who announced this, said the development followed the recent conclusion of its 2025 Second Extraordinary Session in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
She said the budget was adopted by the Parliament during plenary, stressing that, beyond being a mere accounting act, it was the engine of parliament’s commitment to West Africans.
”It will enable us to carry out our priority missions, including implementing the conclusions of the seminar on AI, while ensuring virtuous and transparent management of public funds entrusted to us.
”This budget represents a five per cent increase compared to the 2025 fiscal year budget, reflecting an upward adjustment of UA 939,233 from last year’s UA 18,996,897.
”Out of the budget of UA 19,636,030 for 2026, the sum of UA19, 368,394 representing 98.64 per cent is expected to be financed through the proceeds from the Community Levy, while UA257,636, equivalent to 1.36 per cent, will accrue from other sources,” Ibrahima said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ECOWAS Community Levy is a mandatory 0.5 per cent tax imposed on goods imported into ECOWAS member states from non-ECOWAS countries.
Member states are under statutory obligation to pay the community levy, which is the main source of funding for ECOWAS institutions and their activities.
Ibrahima, however, expressed dismay that some members of the community were still defaulting on the payment of the levy, and warned that, going forward; such would be met with sanctions.
She also said that the commemoration of its 25th anniversary in November would highlight the ECOWAS Parliament’s achievements in deepening regional democracy, cooperation and growth, amid formidable challenges.
The Speaker described the forthcoming anniversary as “a chance to showcase resilience and chart a more innovative, youth-focused future for the community”.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
-
Oil & Energy2 days agoIncreased Oil and Gas: Stakeholders Urge Expansion Of PINL Scope
-
News2 days agoFG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians
-
News2 days agoUN Honours Ogbakor Ikwerre President General
-
Niger Delta2 days agoOtu Reiterates Commitment To Restor State’s Civil Service
-
News2 days agoStakeholders Tasks Fubara on recognition of Nwoga As Nzeobi of Egbema kingdom ….laud Tinubu for lifting Emergency in the state
-
Sports2 days agoPalace End Liverpool’s Invincibility
-
Oil & Energy2 days agoReps C’mitee Moves To Resolve Dangote, NUPENG Dispute
-
News2 days agoChina sentences former Agric minister to death